"You!" Lupin let out a sigh of relief and shook his head lightly. "This isn't the time for jokes!"
The members of M.S.C. were all friends, comfortable and at ease with one another, creating a relaxed and harmonious atmosphere.
Quirinus Quirrell had clearly been infected by that atmosphere and had fully integrated into the group.
He turned to Sirius and asked naturally, "Mr. Black, I've always wanted to know... what exactly happened to your brother?"
"Why did he have to use this method to regain his ability to move? Although I haven't spent very long studying under my teacher, I've still acquired quite a bit of knowledge about alchemy."
"If you're willing to trust me, you can tell me a little more. If I understand the situation better... perhaps I can offer you some help."
"How should I put this... alchemy performed in this manner carries enormous risks, and many of the consequences are impossible to predict. I truly hope you'll consider it carefully."
"Professor Quirrell, this matter is indeed rather complicated," Wizet said. "Regulus's current condition is unusual. His soul has been separated from his body."
"His soul and body... have been separated?" Quirinus Quirrell repeated in surprise. "Like a ghost and the body the ghost originally possessed?"
"Professor Quirrell, you can understand it that way. It truly is an irreversible process." Wizet nodded. "All we could do at the time was preserve his soul as best we could."
Quirinus Quirrell's tone grew grave. "To preserve a soul under circumstances so close to true death... it is practically toying with death itself. It's simply incredible!"
"Professor Quirrell, I agree completely," Wizet said.
The Guardians were a highly diverse group. There were Guardians like Selina Pendragon, who specialized in combat, as well as Guardians like Zygmunt Budge, who excelled at